Osteoporosis — diagnosis and management | T&F

Osteoporosis is similar to osteoarthritis resulting in joint pain that is particularly bad in winter months.

One in two Caucasian women will experience an osteoporotic fracture in her lifetime

High impact fractures resulting from significant trauma such as a road traffic accident are termed fragility fractures.

Because of its ‘silent nature’ it is very difficult to assess who is at risk of developing osteoporotic fragility fractures.

The commencement of calcium supplements in conjunction with a high calcium diet is recommended in all patients over the age of 40.

Vertebral fractures are once in a lifetime fractures.

Oral glucocorticoids are a risk factor for osteoporosis.

Regular weight bearing exercise is one of the key lifestyle measures that should be recommended in the prevention and management of osteoporosis.

Osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) is a very common side effect of most osteoporosis medications.

Oral bisphosphonates should be taken with food to avoid gastrointestinal upset.